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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,005.22, 51,007.76 and 9,045.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,005.22, 51,007.76 and 9,045.29 is: 13,567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,005.22 : 51,007.76 = 9,045.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,005.22/51,007.76 = 9,045.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,005.22x = 51,007.76 × 9,045.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,005.22x = 461,379,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,379,981.45/34,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.92

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